# Epiroc integrates Fordia into Chile operations

Epiroc Chile has integrated Canadian firm Fordia into its structure, creating a Competence Center for exploration tools, following Epiroc's global acquisition of Fordia in January 2019.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-10-01
- Where: Santiago, Chile, Chile
- Status: completed
- Products: exploration drilling tools, diamond bits, rods, casing
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (acquirer)
- [Fordia Group Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/35049.md) (target)

## Sources

- [mch.cl](https://www.mch.cl/epiroc-y-fordia-generan-centro-de-competencias-especializado-en-herramientas-de-exploracion/), 2020-10-22: "Desde el primero de octubre Epiroc Chile ha integrado a la canadiense Fordia a su estructura y han unido fuerzas para brindar a los clientes una cartera más amplia de productos de exploración minera"

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